April 20, 2012 – April 21, 2012
The goal of the conference is to critically assess the past, present, and future of higher education in Ukraine within the context of international education trends of European and former Soviet and socialist states.
Key topics to be discussed at the conference:
- University governance and educational policy
- From teaching universities to research universities
- Inclusive education/special education for people with special needs in Ukraine
- Standardized testing (for admissions, assessment of learning outcomes, etc.)
- National qualifications framework
- Introduction of PhD programs (in Ukraine and other post-socialist countries)
- Employers’ involvement in higher education
- University ratings and rankings
- The role of foundations and /or NGOs in educational reform
- Contributions of exchange programs (Fulbright and others) to higher education
There are a number of experts from Ukraine, Poland, the United States of America, United Kingdom, Russia, France, Austria, Czech Republic, Georgia, Slovakia and other countries participating in the conference.
Greetings to conference participants will be presented by the US Ambassador to Ukraine John F. Tefft, and president of the National Academy of Pedagogical Sciences of Ukraine, Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine in 1999-2005 Vasyl Kremen.
Conference languages: English and Ukrainian; synchronous translation will be provided in all sessions.
Conference place: "Ukrainian House", 2 Khreschatyk Street, Kyiv.
ABSTRACTS OF THE CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Announcements
Registration for Conference Visitors |
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If you would like to take part in the conference as a visitor, please REGISTER HERE until April 15, 2012. Conference registration fee is 100 UAH (registration on the 1st day) or 75 UAH (registration on the 2nd day) to be paid at conference registration upon arrival. You will receive conference materials, access to coffee-breaks and reception. You are responsible for your own meals, accommodation and travel costs during the conference. Students are not required to pay the registration fee. |
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| Posted: 2012-03-27 | |
Registration for Conference Presenters, Discussants and Moderators |
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Registration for invited conference participants (presenters, discussants and moderators) is open until April 1, 2012. Please REGISTER HERE. Only persons who submitted their proposals by October 15, 2011 and were invited to speak at the conference are eligible to register here. |
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| Posted: 2012-02-27 | |
Call for Papers |
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| Call for Papers is already published here. You could SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL here. | |
| Posted: 2011-06-29 | |
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